Fresh Corn Farrotto

Hello, and happy Vegan Tuesday! I don’t know about you but I love when the work-week starts on a Tuesday. The weekend seems that much closer! We don’t have a lot planned for the upcoming weekend, but I always appreciate the weekend and the ability to sleep in! *hah* I am hoping to make it to the local farmer’s market this upcoming weekend, as I heard that there will be an abundance of squash, carrots, potatoes etc. I hope to find some acorn and butternut squash to roast. I’ve missed fall vegetables. However, I should not jump the gun just yet! Summer certainly has not disappeared from the Canadian Prairies. It’s still be quite hot here – although, some leaves have started to change colour. Fresh corn is still in abundance and as sweet and delicious as ever :)

For the first Vegan Tuesday post, I’d like to share a delicious vegan side-dish that I tried last week after I picked up some fresh local corn. We enjoyed this corn farroto along side a simple side salad. A really delicious, light meal. Fresh corn is simmered with vegetable broth and sautéed onion, then puréed to make a nice sauce. The corn releases its starch which lends a nice creamy texture to the purée. The fresh corn purée is then added to cooked farro with fresh corn kernels – topped with some fresh cherry tomatoes and basil. This dish really does celebrate some of summer’s best – fresh corn, cherry tomatoes and aromatic basil. A really nice way to end the summer produce season.

See you again on Thursday when I’ll be sharing another delicious recipe to celebrate the best of end -of-summer produce. Have a fantastic day!

Please be sure to check out Destini’s first Vegan Tuesdays post where the whole idea for Vegan Tuesdays is introduced. She even has a nifty badge you can add to your blog if you’d like to participate in Vegan Tuesdays with us! The more the merrier :)

Corn Purée Method1. Combine the corn, onion, oil and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent (7 minutes). Note: Make sure you don’t brown the onions.2. Add 2 cups of vegetable broth and increase the heat to high. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and summer gently, uncovered, until the corn is softened and cooked through and liquid is reduced by half (about 20 minutes). Allow the mixture to cool slightly.3. Transfer mixture to a blender and purée until smooth. Note: Make sure to start with the lid slightly ajar to release the steam and cover with a kitchen towel to catch any splatters.4. Strain the purée through a sieve into a 2 cup heatproof measuring cup. Add more broth, if needed, to measure 1 and 1/3 cups. Set aside.Farrotto Method1. While your corn purée is cooking, bring 2 cups of vegetable broth, rinsed farro, a pinch of salt and 1 cup of water to a simmer in a large saucepan. Cook until the farro is tender (about 30 minutes). Drain the farro and return to pot.2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add second half onion and cook until just beginning to soften (about 3 minutes). Add the 1 cup of corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begging to brown (about 5 minutes). Keep warm.3. Add the corn purée to the farro and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally and adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls if farrotto begins to become dry. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the farrotto is very creamy. 4. Stir in nutritional yeast or vegan Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the fresh basil.5. Divide farrotto among bowls. Top with diced cherry tomatoes. Serve immediately.Source: adapted from Bon Appétit Magazine: September 2012

Me too! I’ve been cooking with farro a lot lately. I could not wait to try a version of farro “risotto”. This did not disappoint. I think next time I’ll cook the farro a bit longer, as it was a tad too al dente. But it was still delicious!

*hah* So true hey? I need to pick up a bit more corn before the season is over. I’ve not cooked with it a ton this year, as the crops are always so late here. I hope I can get some fresh corn at the farmer’s market this upcoming weekend :)

Awe, thank you! So glad you are liking Vegan Tuesdays already. I’m enjoying them too. I prepared a number of posts already for Vegan Tuesdays and am loving all of the delicious vegan food. Mmmm! :) Cannot wait to share more of my favourite finds.

Me too! The second I saw it in Bon Appétit, I had to make it. But I decided to make a vegan version to change things up a bit. I’m planning on picking up more corn at the farmer’s market this weekend. A few more recipes I’d like to try before the season is over :)

Sounds like a great use of corn – I like how it uses both fresh corn kernels and the corn puree. I’m loving the short work week too – can’t believe it’s already Friday tomorrow, and then I’ll get to go to the market on Saturday morning too to check out if anything new for Fall is in yet!

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